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Apr 20 2025OPINION

The Press Pool Power Play: Shaking Up White House Access

The Associated Press, a major news agency, found itself in hot water with the Trump White House. The dispute centered around the AP's spot in the elite press pool, which grants near-daily access to the president. The AP was booted from this group after refusing to update its stylebook to match the p

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Apr 20 2025POLITICS

Protesters Across the Nation Stand Up for Democracy

Protesters gathered in cities and towns across the United States to express their discontent with the current administration. The focus was on what they see as threats to the nation's democratic principles. The events varied widely. Some took the form of marches, like the one through midtown Manhat

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Protesters Take to the Streets: The Fight Against Trump's Policies

The United States is gearing up for another round of protests against President Trump. This time, the focus is on turning public frustration into a powerful movement. The goal is to drive change through voting. More than 400 rallies are expected nationwide. The group 50501 is behind this effort. It

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Apr 19 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Battle Against Anthracnose

Agriculture faces a formidable foe in anthracnose, a disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. This fungus can wreak havoc on crops, leading to substantial losses in agricultural output. Researchers have found a compound called 4-ethyl-1, 2-dimethoxybenzene that can fight this fun

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Apr 19 2025SCIENCE

How Salt and Heat Affect Scale Preventers

Scale buildup is a major headache in industries like water treatment and oil extraction. It can mess up equipment and cause big problems. To fight this, chemicals called scale inhibitors are used. These inhibitors come in different types, like phosphonate and carboxylate. Scientists wanted to see ho

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Apr 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fun with History: How Augmented Reality is Making Cultural Tourism Cool Again

Technology is changing the way we learn about our world. For a long time, cultural tourism has been a great way to keep traditions alive and spread global awareness. However, it can be tough to get kids excited about it. Traditional methods often feel boring compared to the exciting digital experien

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Trump's Push for Lower Interest Rates: What's the Deal?

The battle between Trump and the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, has heated up. The president wants lower interest rates, and he isn't shy about expressing his frustration with Powell's decisions. First, let's talk about interest rates. They are like the price of money. When they go down, bor

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Harvard vs. Trump: A Battle Over Bureaucratic Blunders

The Trump administration's blunder with Harvard University is a perfect example of how bureaucratic mix-ups can spark major conflicts. A letter sent by the White House's antisemitism task force to Harvard University last Friday caused a stir. The letter contained strict demands about hiring, admis

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Apr 19 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Viral Codons: How Temperature Shapes Virus Behavior

Viruses are clever. They have tricks to adapt to different environments. Some viruses, like alphaviruses, use a special stop signal called an opal codon. This codon helps them balance making proteins and processing them correctly. It's like a tiny thermostat for the virus. The Sindbis virus is one

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

The Power of Words: How Language Shapes Perceptions of Autism

The recent comments by a public figure about autism have sparked a significant debate. The person suggested that autism ruins lives, which has upset many autistic individuals and their families. They argued that this viewpoint is not only inaccurate but also harmful. Autistic people have shown that

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